Large panels with a pair of "guardian lions", Asia, 19th century

Carved stone mural panels, supported by polychrome wooden feet. The decoration is elaborated on the obverse, in relief, and represents a pair of protective "fu" lions. The bodies are facing each other and their features are identified as male and female. The representation is related to the protection of sacred places, including homes. They show wear due to antiquity.

Size: 79 x 60 cm approx. Total size: 145 x 73.5 cm